When we read the ‘Records of the Grand Historian’ today, we need to understand why we read and how to read. It’s not about looking at isolated ancient stories, but learning how to interpret history and analyze the will of people and the historical process in reading. Reading history is a serious matter, but when you salvage the scattered remnants in the long river of history, grasp the historical facts, and build a historical view, you can experience the ultimate pleasure of reading.’The Arena of the Overlords’ includes nine regional overlords from the Spring and Autumn period in the ‘Records of the Grand Historian, ‘ such as Duke Zhuang of Zheng, Duke Huan of Qi, Duke Xiang of Song, and Duke Wen of Jin. Through the life stories of these figures, we can follow the historical sequence and understand the context of Chinese history during the Spring and Autumn period, gaining a deeper insight into the essence of Chinese culture.